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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09
CONCERNING GOLD LEAF.
Methods of Manufactures Usually Employed
In the United states.


In the United states
Inc extreme malieab''ity OF goid mas
maze III prominent metal IN the use
i"l Us wen rs the me arts. III mas beeh
calculated thaV from *z'ooo,oo To 81
ooo'ooo worth OF TINS precious metal -
h"huHiiy "Sel on ornaments III Siiu-
'h@' III iet'etlhg' eogihg oil DOCKS III
s'Sns' o'h'i'iehtai paintings ana IN
"'htlH'rF' VI course the greater pro-
P"'''o" oi ,"'S ~ Tor ,he hrst-hahed
purpose athongh mere appears To be
great amount USED III me other i'd"s-
rleS' comparatively small amount,
however IS necessary TO cover a great
ue"l "i space a cubic men can be
nai'h'roa 80 rs To cover space OF
thir'y I'VE ieet w'oe ana one hundred
i"ct l"hg' ana twenty or our twenty
"o'lar g"io pieces can be drawn INTO II
"'re 'na' ""u'h reach around the
CLONE
Inc Sold-leat heaters art Is one OF
'''e most surprising when the result is
considered Inc minute INNS are so
''''' rs hlldlN TO relarh inc hght, ana
Ho' possess an the pillilahcy oil color
"i INC son" DOCK OF gold OF about
twenty-five caratS' II Is hrSt cast INTO
",'' ''Sn' 'hehes lonS' one men wide
anu "hc-hali men tl'ek' the weight
"'n% "'ou' unlrtN-nNe ounces. ana
'"'''" "u' ""o. 1t II ABOUT rs th'ck as
S'"' "nSo' ""''' 'he ripnohS' as IL
u ca''e"' are now weighed INTO pack
ares or 'nea'ihgs OF a ounces each.
ne po"''hSS are "hat 'h' men hfst
s,ar' I" WORK on "A man VIII cut ono
VI ,nc'h eoi % oonees) INTO ieo pieces
'e"h'nS lne pieces ABOUT an men
Ni""ie, ne next P"'s them INTO
k"''h, which Is made OF prepared
paper inc size nrihS "a inches square.
ne lays these loo pieces OF gold be-
tween thcSe paPerS' hfst pa
per- theh piece OF gold, and
oe"'s on the "kutch win an
iron hammer weighing about eighteen
PouhdS' uhui the gold is the size
OF the ''knteh' These pieces are cut
INTO quarters ana hlied mt" "shoder,
Wh'eh Is made OF goid-oeater skin, the
SIZE pelng iour Inches square, ana hold
ing All the pieces, numbering '4o. The
g"iu-beater SKIN Is mado from prep
arauon OF 4 large portion of the large
ihtest'nes OF an OK and the prepared
paper Is, or may be- parchment made
i'om calf skim rendered clear and
white by peculiar operation that
gives II the appearance of writing pa
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

yellowstone Park shows its enter.
prise by bursting out in new place
with n geyser which outsquirts all the
old ones.
-Twenty-eight unmarried women
reside in Garfield County Col, also
a thousand unmarried men. All the
men can't get wife from among the
twenty-eight, and it probably puzzles
the women TO make = choice among
the thousand.
The Gaiveston Netcs is authority
for the statement that in 1880 there
were only about 500 miles of railway in
Mexico, while by the close of the pres
ent year there will be over 5000, with
capital Of about 1920, OoO, 000invested.
OF the total mileage >. 700 are owned
and operated by Americans. An idea
Of the value of railway construction to
Mexico may be obtained when it is
stated that the revenues of the country
have increased from s17, 800, 600 in 1879
TO $50, 600. coo in 1886.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09
The Coming Shakespea, o.

Mrs 1'rger-I m afraid there's
something the matter with Tommy.
Colonel grser-What makes Won
think So?
III SITS in corner all day long and
don say any thing to any BODY.
Elther he Is going to be a great poet
or he is going 10 have the measles. |
can t yet decide which it is."- 1eras
SttinJs,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09
ElFTY YEARS a TYPO.

Experiences of a septuageuarian Who Has
Visited Every Cline.
BY way of novelty here is claim OF
more than passing interest. The card
possessed by an individual recently ar
rived in our city, tells this story:
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

A fast horse Is not the best for the
pillow or cultivator. rs such horses moi
only soon exhaust themselves, hut the
driver also. The best work Fan usually
be done with il slow animal. a. ia,
grass and weeds can thus more easily
be destroyed.
Miami UNIVERSITY. DNroru, -. wa
never IN safer and hotter condition.
The rents Of land. the int rest Of RI,
accumulated fund. tuition ard room
rents bring an annual income Of $14. Os)C
and the Sttte Of Ohio appropriated 81
$50 as a contingent fund. q total reve
Rue of fls, $50 for the current year.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

A man who had become ANNOYED
beyond endurance by the fault-lindina
of his children with their food. ex-
claimed; You children are intolerablel
You turn up your noses at every thing
When was a boy was often glad
enough 10 get dry bread To eat! =
.poor papal" said little Rose. the fami
~ pet-'poor papa! I'm So glad you re
having so much nicer times living with
mamma and us,'-N !. Lcd3cr.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

-lhe chaps you see in the country
'o'O,eo up over bicycle are sur.
posed TO be 'on pleasure bent"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

1t. Boston curious holiday novelty
* call bell for desks and dining
tables. II j. made of a cocoanut with a
pigs head in metal in front and metal
pigs tail behind When one rings the
tail the pig grunts out succession of
muffie ed bell strokes
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

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Regan's Immigration Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The bill intro
duced to-day by Senator Regain, to regu-
late immigration, authorizes the secretary
of the treasury to appoint an inspector of
immigration to be stationed at such ports
of entry as he may deem proper. Before
any immigrant shall be allowed to land
the master of the vessel hal produce a
certificate for each immigrant, certifying
that he is not transported for crime, is not
4 pauper, %lunatic or idiot, not in charge
of blood relations or authorized guardians,
is not an assisted immigrant, and Is not
under contract to labor in the United
States. A bond shall be given as a guar
antee Of the discriminate issuing of %certifi-
Gates on the part of the steamship COM
pany. 1t is made unlawful for any per-
son interdicted by the provisions Of the
act to enter the United States, or for a
transportation company TO bring him to
This pOuntrv.
, 1887-12-15
Lost Their Money.

BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 1.-two young
men, brothers, from Iowa, arrived here
to-day, and stated that they had been
robbed of $500 while under the influence
of liquor. They had been putting up
hay near Jensen, Jefferson county. After
securing the money they started for home
with two mule teams. They had been
drinking. At the town of Ellis they
hired a stranger to drive them to Bea-
trice, who rode in the rear wagon with
of them. This ono had the money
and went to sleep in the wagon. When
getting near town they discovered that
the money was gone, and the strange
driver was missing.
, 1887-12-15
Suit for Libel.

New YORK, Dec. l4.-The Toritilla
Gold and Silver Mining company has
brought suit against James Gordon Ben
nett for alleged libel, claiming $500, 900
damages. The company's mines are in
Arizona, and it has offices in this city. 1t
was capitalized at 100000, divided into
81 shares, which were extensively adver-
tised and sold. The complaint against
Bennett is based on an article published
in the Herald, in which it was asserted
that the Toritilla mining scheme was a
colossal bunco scheme" 1t is alleged
that plaintiff has suffered actual pecu-
MARY loss and damage to the sun of
$500, 600.
Joseph H. Real, president of the COM
pany, has brought suit in the same court
individually against James Gordon Ben
nett for alleged libel, claiming $3.50, 900
damages. He says the publication created
an impression among plaintiff s acquaint-
ances and the public that the plaintiff
was running a dishonest enterprise and
swindling the people out of their money
by selling a worthless mining stock"
, 1887-12-15
ROUGH ON To-.
A Preachers Daughter Elopes
With An Indian.
Mistaking the Dusky Brave
for a Spaniard.
An Irate Parent Refuses to Be
Pacified.
ROUGH ON To-.
A Joke on the Girl.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Dec. 14.-The
elopement of a daughter of tue Rev. Aug,
ustus Schwitzen with David Littlejohn, a
ull-bloodeG Tuscarora Indian, whom she
thought was a Spaniard, became public
to-day. Schwitzen lives in Swarmsville,
near Transit, on the Central railroad.
HIS daughter Pauline, will be II years old
in February, and last summer she came
here with some of her friends on an ex-
c%ursion. While on Goat island she missed
her companions and meeting an Indian
asked him to assist her in looking for
them. He made himself an agreeable ac-
q~uaintance and told her he was a Span
lard. The acquaintance ripened into love
and lately arrangements were made by
letter for an elopement. She left home on
Monday and took the train for Niagara
Falls, and some letters written by Little
John, found in her room, accounted for
her disappearance. Her brother traced
his sister to Niagara Falls and then lost
track OF her. Meanwhile Littlejohn went
to Swarmsville with the girl, introduced
her as his bride and sought parental for
giveness. The indignant relatives locked
the girl up and fired the Indian Out after
pounding h IN. They will try to have the
marriage annulled.
, 1887-12-15

Boston, Dec. l4.-In the case of Mrs.
Robinson, who is on trial for murder,
several witnesses were examined to-day.
DIR. White expressed the opinion that
Willie Robinson had received a dose of
arsenic before he saw him on Thursday,
and must have received other doses be-
tween Friday and Saturday night, when
he found him much worse. DIR. DurrelT
testified to a conversation by Willie's bed
side. He said that he could not live, and
Willie answered: 81 know it. The old
dosed me-"
The afternoon session was occupied in
taking testimony of several analytical
chemists, who had analysed portions of
the viscera of Willie Robinson. All con
Cured in the statement that death re
suited from a%rsenical poisoning.
, 1887-12-15
DEATH OF EMPEROR PAUL.
ASSASSINATION of the Russian Cznr oJ a
Band of Conspirators.

ASSASSINATION of the Russian Car oJ n
Band of Conspirators.
The conspirators first met and drank
pretty deep into the night, SO that none
of them were really sober when they APP
peared before Paul. They had already
murdered the sentry in the passage, and,
on finding hat the door of the emperor's
room offered some resistance, Pahlen
broke it open. He had in his hand when
he did SO n snuff box, given him by Paul
only a few days previously, when the en-
peror had spoken to him of a conspiracy
on foot, and when Pahlen had treasured
him by asking how that could be? ''for
if there were such a thing l should be
sure to havo heard of it," Now, the
half naked car confronted Pahlen with
the angry exclamation, "What, you there,
Pahlenl" Beningsen her stepped for
ward, acting as spokesman for the rest,
and told the emperor that he must abb
dictate.
Up to this moment, thanks to the COM
plicity of the officer on duty at the foot
of the staircase, the conspirators had had
it all their own way; but now a noise
frightened them and made them fear that
a rescue was being attempted. 1t really
came from the empress rooms. She,
hearing the scuffie, ran out and swooned
at the back of Paul's door. An attend
ant offered n glass of water, but the
Cossack on guard in her passage,
fearing treachery also in this case,
dashed down the glass, and ran to
fill another from n source which
he knew was imprisoned. Meanwhile to
the frenzy of their deep potations tho
conspirators now added the stimulant of
fear. Paul must die; he must not he
rescued, must not survive to tell who had
threatened him, nor ven to plot, i'll an
enforced confinement, vengeance on
those who had robbed him of power. He
had already tested the trap door, and on
finding it locked had given way to a
paroxysm of terror and fury.
Then it was that the armed men closed
in upon him; the brothers Zubow, 50
eager for revenge being the k~eenest, and
Nicholas Zubow striking the first blow
with II chair. This Frustrated him. The
sash of Pahlen seemed TO be the weapon
most suitable for their purpose, namely,
to infict a violent death which should
leave few traces of violence, and which
might be ascribed to a fit. The Cour-
lander's sash was tied around the EN-
peror's neck, and then the officer on
guard "a Russian pur song) noticed n
strange instance of the divinity which, in
the native Russian breast, does hedge in
the white car. All the Russians fell
back, and as B~eningsen pulled the ends
of the scarf to strangulation they said to
each other aside and in Russian, "It's n
dogs trick better let the German dog
do il. Edinburgh Review.
, 1887-12-15
His Deadly OWNING Rod.

ATLANTIC CRY, N. j., Dec. 14.-Pa-
trolman Aaron b. Steelman, of li~fe-saving
station No. 30, on this beach, discovered
a body at an early hour this morning on
the strand, 1t is supposed to be that of
William Reed, the eccentric and wealthy
iron and oil p~rospector of Pittsburg, who,
with his mysterious electrical d%ivining rod,
went to Somer's point in search of buried
wrecks supposed to contain treasure, and
was drowned there by the capsizing of a
small skiff on Oct. 81. 1t is reported that
a large reward has been offered for the re-
covery of the body. a considerable sum
of money, jewclry, and valuable papers
were found upon the body. Mr.. Reeds
family at Pittsburg have been telegraphed
for.
, 1887-12-15
Death of a veteran General.

New York, Dec. 14.-Gsn. t. Kirby
Smith, of Philadelphia, a distinguished
soldier in the war of the rebellion, died
here to-day, aged 81 years. He was chief
of General Grants staff at the close of
the war. His illness was of short dura-
ton and his death was very unexpected.
He studied law with Salmon p. Chase,
and was admitted to the bar in 1916. In
1856 President Pierce appointed him
United Estates marshal for the southern
district of Ohio, which position he re-
tanned until the accession of Buchanan.
He took part in many important engage
ments during the war, and remained in
the field till 1864, when sickness, con-
tracted by exposure, compelled him to
retire.
, 1887-12-15

The wife of Gen. Crook, the Indian
fighter, is regarded as n public benefactor
by the people of Arizona. 1t came about
in this way: She was II travelling across
the territory by rail several years ago.
Her lunches had been provided by a city
caterer, and the most striking feature
of them was the abundance of water
crosses. There were altogether too many
crosses to suit Mrs. Crooks taste, and
accordingly she threw them out of tho
window. But she did not dispose of
them h~aphazard. The country is crossed
by innumerable brooks, and it was only
in passing them that Mrs. Crook threw
out the superfluous crosses. They took
root on the spots where they fell, and
multiplied with marvellous rapidity. The
result is that today this delicate appetizer
is to be found in almost all parts of tho
territory, where before Mrs. Crooks
chance sowing it was entirely unknown.
-Couricr-Journal
, 1887-12-15
A Fated Aeronaut.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. l4.-Satur-
day afternoon the citizens of Greensboro,
KY, observed an immense balloon sailing
over that city at a great height. 1t was
within view for a long while, but when
last seen it appeared to be rapidly de-
scending. Parties went in search of it
yesterday, and during the afternoon it was
found in an old swamp. about ten miles
south of Hawesville. The searching
party were Mortified at the discovery ef
the cmaciated remains of a man who had
evidently fallen from the basket several
yards from where the air ship had de-
scendcd. 1t is the theory of those who
found the balloon and body that the aero
naut was already dead before the balloon
reached the earth, as no serious bruises
were found upon his body. No papers
or other evidences have been found to in
dictate who the unfortunate man can be.
The only balloon which has assembled and
disappeared in this section was one from
Vincenncs, Ind, about two months ago,
but hat one was some time afterwards
reported found. 1t is supposed that the
acronaut IN this case lost control oil the
balloon, which assembled to d great altitude,
and that he met death from the want Of
food and the extreme cold.
, 1887-12-15
Faulkner Takes the oath.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE senate
report of the committee on privileges and
elections in the West Virginia case, was
presented by Hoar, who said it was unan-
lmous. The report declares that Chas.
J. Faulkner has been duly elected senator
from the state of West Virginia for the
term of six years commencing the 4th of
March, 1887, and is entitled to a seat in
the senate as such senator. The resolu-
lions were agreed to Utua UOce, and the
oath of office was thereupon administered
to Faulkner.
Hoar then moved that Faulkner be
assigned to the committees on claims of
the District of Columbia, mines and min
, 1887-12-15
Copper

New York, Dec. 1.-THE price Of
copper is still advancing. When the mar
ket opened to-day 1t was twenty points
higher than at the close yesterday, and
the market was fevcrish.
Copper was steady and higher. All
spot offers were picked up at from $17.45
to size {. The London market opened
at f76 IS. for chill bars and closed amid
great excitement at EFT for spot and Ell
l5s. for futures, nearly 5000 tons having
been taken out of the markets.
, 1887-12-15
The ppe Dismissed.

WASHINGTON, December l4.-Secre-
tary Lamar to day rendered a decision in
the matter of the appeal of James T.
Stratton, claiming to represent the state
of California, from the decision of the
commissioner of the general land office,
rejecting certain indemnity school selec-
tons in Humboldt, CAL, land district.
The secretary finds that Stratton neither
has nor represents any interest in the
controversy, and therefore dismisses the
appeal.
, 1887-12-15

The manufacture of bicycles and tricy-
Giles is the latest development of German
competition with n hitherto specifically
English industry. The splendid roads of
tho Black Forest and Switzerland have
this year been moro throngcd than eve,
before with velocipedists. There is now
hardly a town in Germany without its
velocipede club.-Public Opinion.
, 1887-12-15
Love, Suicide and INSANITY,

TEcUMsEH, Mich, Dec. 14.-Saturday
morning Frank Knight, of this place, was
found hanging in his fathers barn, hay
ing committed suicide on account of dis
appointment in a love affair. Young
Knights father discovered the body and
the shock unsettled his reason. He has
become a raving maniac, and is watched
constantly to prevent suicide. The lady
for whom Knight killed himself is also
Frustrated.
, 1887-12-15

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 14.-Thc acting
commissioner of the gcnaral land office
has been notified that the United States
grand jury at Prescott, Ariz., has in
dicted John Cambridge and DR.. Oscar
Lincoln, citizens of Prescott. for perjury
and subornation of proof perjury in max
ing and procuring illegal entries of public
lands
, 1887-12-15

There is no historical fact in the
world better established than that Amer
lea was discovered by Icelanders in tho
year A. ID. 1901" writes Professor
MaJunssun, of Cambridge university in
England, and he adds thai there is not q
learned body in Europe that ever breathes
u doubt about it.-Chicago Times.
, 1887-12-15

SAN Francisco, Dec IA. Wong All
Hung, the Chinaman who was convicted
an the United States district court yester-
day on a charge of importing for
immoral purposes, was sentenced to-day
to ten years imprisonment in the Caliior-
MIA state prison at San Quentin and to pay
n fine of 50, 600.
, 1887-12-15

The African King Jaja keeps n store.
Ills subjects patronized a rival mer-
chant. Jaja is a practical man and be-
lieves in protecting his interests. There
fore he ordered up $50 patrons Of his
rival and cut off their heads. They will
not trade with his competitor any more.
San Francisco Alta.
, 1887-12-15
The Crown Princes Condition.

SAN RENO, Dec. l4.-The doctors in
examining the crown prince last evening
discovered symptoms of a fresh growth
and an increase in the swelling. A special
consultation Of medical experts has been
determined upon. DIR. Mackenzie will
attend at the request of the crown prince.
, 1887-12-15
Wax Candles from sugar Cane.

one more sign of economies of progress
~ mat 1t is contemplated TO make wa3
othuie out of sugar cane. 1t yields
ce,Gsln, which. has a high melting point.
New York Times.
, 1887-12-15

My stock of goods damaged by the late
fire | will offer for sale on Friday Dec.
9th for prices to suit the customers. Look
out for good bargains. H. LOEB.
, 1887-12-15

Sr. PETERSBURG, Dec. l4.-The Moro
Eremyd publishes in its Paris correspond
ence a letter from Gen. Boulanger to
NJ. Sasini, member OF the chamber of
deputies, declining the %lattcr's offer to
surrender his seat in Gen. Boulanger's
favor. The general writes that he con
sidens it a patriotic duty to adhere to his
military position. in view of the fact that
he expects war, and says France has
greater need of generals than Of deputies.
, 1887-12-15
Chicago Wins.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 14.-The Chi
downed the st. Louis Browns to-
day by a score of five to one. Carroll and
Mullane were the battery for Chicago and
Bushong and Foutz for st. Louis.
, 1887-12-15

Impurities of the blood often cause great
annoyance at this season; Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla p%urifcs the blood, and cures all such
affections.
, 1887-12-15

s. Kellncr still has the largest stock of
ladies' and children's cloaks and wraps in
this city. If you are in need Of a gar
ment, go there and price them, for in
order to close out his stock soon he will
sell you one for about one half what
other stores will ask you for similar gar
ments.
, 1887-12-15

A new line of scarfs just in, especially
for the holiday trade. /. Grcentrec.
, 1887-12-15

Great bargains at L. Locb's,
, 1887-12-15

Soils Cigar, inter Ocean,